Job: Professor of Art

Jobing Description

Goshen College is seeking a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Art to start in fall of 2012. Primary teaching responsibilities will be in Graphic Design/Visual Communication. Load for the first year will be 7 courses (8 courses is full load, but 7 includes full-time benefits) with the intention of moving to full load later with additional responsibilities in online course offerings, and/or interdisciplinary collaboration.

A successful applicant should demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, mentoring, and student advising. They will be responsible for the further growth and development of the Graphic Design program. While Goshen College is predominantly a residential college, an initiative to include more extensive online offerings will provide new opportunities.

Qualifications

M.F.A. or equivalent terminal degree in Graphic Design/Visual Communications is required. College level teaching experience is preferred. A belief in a small, liberal arts college education and support for the core values and mission of Goshen College is essential.

About Goshen College

Goshen College is a liberal arts institution of 1,000 students dedicated to the development of informed, articulate, sensitive and responsible Christians. It is nationally ranked for its study abroad programs. As a ministry of the Mennonite Church, the institution seeks to integrate Christian values with educational and professional life. Goshen College has adopted five core values around which programs are built: 1) Christ-centered; 2) Passionate Learners; 3) Servant Leaders; 4) Compassionate Peacemakers; and (5) Global Citizens. The college is located in the heart of Elkhart County within several hours of Chicago, Indianapolis and Detroit. Residents of Goshen enjoy a culturally diverse small-town atmosphere with an active arts community, a vibrant downtown, the Maple City Greenway network of bicycle paths and affordable housing prices.

Required:

* Complete the online Faculty Information Form
* Letter of application
* R sum
* 20 images of professional work (either online portfolio or PDF or Powerpoint file on a DVD mailed to HR)
* 20 examples of student work (either online portfolio or PDF or Powerpoint file on a DVD mailed to HR)
* Three professional letters of recommendation

Please be sure to provide all required materials noted above, as incomplete applications may not be considered. Application materials may be attached to the Faculty Information Form or sent electronically to hr@goshen.edu.

Review of applications will continue until position is filled.

With a commitment to building a diverse faculty and staff, minority persons are encouraged to apply.

To protect the welfare and provide for the safety of the students, employees, visitors and resources of Goshen College, background checks are conducted by the Office of Human Resources on all new and re-hired employees.

Vickie Miller
Assistant Director of Human Resources
Goshen College
1700 S. Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526-4795

E-mail: hr@goshen.edu
Telephone: (574) 535-6111